Brooks Robinson 1983 Hall of Fame Induction Speech

Known as The Human Vacuum Cleaner, Brooks Robinson established a standard of excellence for modern-day third basemen. He played 23 seasons for the Orioles, setting Major League career records for games, putouts, assists, chances, double plays and fielding percentage. A clutch hitter, Robinson totaled 268 career home runs, at one time an American League record for third basemen. Robinson earned the league's MVP Award in 1964 and the World Series MVP in 1970, when he hit .429 and made a collection of defensive gems.
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[@petercro3070]

I grew up in a rough neighborhood,walking distance from Memorial stadium,fatherless. Brooks Robinson was my role model. I became a pharmacist and sold drugs legally. The Human vacuum has changed so many lives for the better. I was one of them,forever grateful.

[@mouchiecat1]

Congratulations for working so hard to achieve your goals.

[@SaundersE5]

@@mouchiecat1you are awesome!

[@mouchiecat1]

@@SaundersE5 I think you’re the one who’s awesome for working hard to achieve a goal that gave you a better life. God bless you & your family

[@brooksrathmell2330]

I was named after this man and I could not be happier

[@anthony8385]

The question is, can you hit a ball like this man?

[@brooksrathmell2330]

@@anthony8385 no way

[@anthony8385]

@@brooksrathmell2330 lol

[@teleguy8722]

Me too, Brooks Robinson Yundt. I've got a picture of him holding me when I was a baby.

[@LoyalRaiderFan]

baseball has not seen many classier human beings than Brooks Robinson.

[@Lava1964]

Humanity has not seen many classier human beings.

[@LoyalRaiderFan]

@MANCHESTER UNITED what...does this have to do with anything regarding this video?

[@htinal]

@MANCHESTER UNITED People have been saying that since 1970. When a "sport" has idiots like Neymar faking injuries all the time, it won't happen here.

[@jamesd2128]

@M Is there anything more pathetic than a soccer troll ?

[@michaelmelen9062]

Very true. Brooks Robinson & Johnny Unitas are two adopted sons of Baltimore, both legends in their sports, and with an influence far beyond athletics. Class all the way. They both made their fans proud to be fans. I never much liked Jim Palmer (because he beat the crap out of the Yankees, my team) but I would include him in that pantheon. Good guy, great dedication, great bond with his adopted city. Class.

[@bufnyfan1]

Brooks Robinson met his wife, Constance Louise "Connie" Butcher (0:53) on an Orioles team flight from Kansas City to Boston in July 1959, where she was working as a flight attendant for United Airlines. He was so smitten with her that he kept ordering iced teas from her until he got the courage to ask her for a date. She was born in Canada and they married in Windsor, Ontario (right across from Detroit).

[@josephmcfarland8442]

Rest In Peace Mr Oriole, You were Beloved here in Baltimore

[@SaundersE5]

You were beloved in the hearts of all baseball fans #5.

[@buckeyechuck4064]

I met him at a charity event and he went out of his way to introduce himself to me. Can you imagine? He got up from a couch and said "Hi, I'm Brooks Robinson." All I could think was "yeh, I know.. After hearing this speech I wish I had more time to talk to him and listen to him. What a humble person.

[@philippesauvie639]

RIP Brooks Robinson. The greatest third baseman ever to play the game.

[@thomasshull4728]

I was so impressed by Brooks Robinson I named my son after him!

[@ckaydw]

Brooks Robinson has all ways been my number one favorite baseball player of all time. He is such a wonderful , kind, and amazing man. God Bless Him and his Family. Love you Brooks Robinson No. 5

[@PSEBULA]

One of the greatest to ever play this game. A class person in every way!! I went to college with his children and played rugby with Brooks Jr.

[@kevindonahue847]

The rarest of the rare, a gentle and humble hero.

[@dennyluster3089]

I have met many past and present Major League Baseball players and I can honestly say that Brooks Robinson was the most kind and cordial player that I have ever met. He left a positive lasting impression.

[@anthonydavella8350]

He is still alive

[@felixmadison5736]

May you RIP Brooks Robinson. The best third baseman I've ever seen or ever will see. A real gentleman and a great human being. The world could use more men like Brooks Robinson. May God bless the Robinson family.

[@80srocker67]

Pride of Little Rock Arkansas!!!!

[@bethmcavoy8062]

I was there that day , half the city of Baltimore drove that 6 hour drive to Cooperstown to honor Brooksie.

[@tclane1277]

I Was There As Well...

[@rickterps]

My dad and I are holding the 'Baltimore's Own Hoover' sign. Went to the Hall of Fame game vs. St. Louis. Drove there over night from B-more in a Chevy Chevette.

[@ericlarsen4050]

16 gold gloves as a 3rd baseman. A record that may never be broken. Brooks is the greatest third baseman of all time along with Mike Schmidt.

[@kennethcurtis1856]

I was fortunate to watch Robin Ventura play. He was a great 3rd baseman, also.

[@Michael-hq1iq]

brooks robinson was quoted as saying that harold "pie" traynor was the best 3rd baseman ever. look it up

[@ericselvig5808]

The human vacuum cleaner of baseball

[@medicmikerelf3309]

Baseball Is The Greatest Sport In The World, Enough said

[@billysikes1374]

We will miss you forever #5

[@Paul-e3b]

Rip Brooksie! As a child all my friends had there team and player. You were one of my friends team and player as I liked the A’s , my other friend the Reds and so on. You were amazing to watch

[@SaundersE5]

Brooks Robinson, that’s a darn good man, the best Oriole ever, and that’s saying something.

[@Panzersonor1967]

Brooks was my hero when I was a kid. Class act.

[@SaundersE5]

Total class .

[@johnstrausbaugh3472]

THE GREATEST 3RD BASEMAN EVER !!!!

[@johnturner7952]

RIP Brooks Robinson

[@googoo-gjoob]

CLASS

[@carlosgarcia8770]

He earned it.

[@jerryjones188]

Best Third Baseman ever, hands down. And so humble and such a class act. I am proud I was able to watch him play in person. Compare his MLB stats (not that new analytic bs) against today's players. His strikeout totals alone SHOULD shame current players. Brooks was a Man's Man on the field, and a very humble Man's Man in life.

[@ianward776]

RIP Human Vacuum Cleaner

[@TomWatsonB1]

What a class act. Loved so much by Baltimore and the state of Arkansas.

[@leoderosia9279]

A real throwback great player and person, red sox fan

[@anthonydavella8350]

classy comment. Hate to say, glad the curse is over

[@jamespisano1164]

Just saw this! LoL. Brooksy!!! You DA MAN! Awesome sauce.

[@alecosfan]

Let's Win this World Series for #5. #ThankYouBrooks

[@Anvanho]

What a moving speech. Beautiful!

[@johnhallock2710]

He was a top of the line announcer too! Brooks is one of Baltimore’s sports hero’s along with Unitas, Cal Ripken Jr., Ray Lewis, Frank Robinson. The Mt. Rushmore of Baltimore sports!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Eddie Murray, Tom Matte, Lenny Moore

[@georgebulova]

Im here because he says, Nolan what??? Hahaha maybe Nolan will make the same gold gloves or maybe not. What a great player and guy.

[@arky5610]

brooks born in my home state of arkansas

[@jerrybrownell3633]

Some cities name streets after Brooks. In Baltimore people name their children after him.

[@mlbrooks4066]

Did any human being ever have more class than Brooks Robinson?

[@JerryThibeaut]

They don’t make em like that anymore.Brooks Robinson.

[@mjacton]

Clearly, ESPN in the '80s was better at setting rigid limits of time for speeches than MLB Network. I'm not sure which kind of speech is better. Even though most of us don't know high school coaches' names, it seems fitting that players be allowed to thank them by name if they want.

[@davanmani556]

I feel Ron Santo was a better hitter and Graig Nettles, dare I say, a better fielder. However, Brooks was a better leader. Players from all sorts of backgrounds trusted him in the clutch. He had no insecurity on that field. Trust personified.

[@anthonydavella8350]

I beg to differ. Mike Schmidt was maybe the best when you add his power numbers, Nettles didnt have 16 consecutive GG did he? He was great but no Brooks

[@equiplist]

👍

[@stumarston6812]

His wife is a babe. Chicks must dig gold gloves

[@lendrury2771]

Brooks rockin the Kmart hairpiece

[@bonsummers2657]

He's about 46 years of age here, but looks 60 years old. And, his wife is super beautiful.

[@bobtucker8705]

He played a ton of games and player 100% every pitch. Thank God the great Brooks still walks the earth.

[@mattdaggett3695]

Nothing got by him

[@mookie449]

Mr. Toupee. Only worse toupee is trump's.

[@anthonydavella8350]

Trump should finger pop ur girl

[@mookie449]

@@anthonydavella8350 chubby boy

[@anthonydavella8350]

@@mookie449 well fed

[@69Muscle]

Greatest 3rd Baseman ever. NEVER be equalled.